Cessna A185F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 308 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2007 | Shearer, ID | N104DE | Serious (1) | substantial | A fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue. |
| Aug 05, 2001 | Crane Lake, MN | N2904Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The inadvertant control interference by the passenger's knee leading to the pilot's directional control of the floatplane not being possible. |
| Aug 19, 1996 | MIDLAND, TX | N61609 | Serious (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate …failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate of climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure proper elevator trim for takeoff. |
| Jul 21, 1993 | DENALI NAT'L PK, AK | N124KT | Serious (4) | destroyed |
FUEL EXAUSTION DUE TO THE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: PRESSURE BY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND LACK OF SUITABL…FUEL EXAUSTION DUE TO THE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: PRESSURE BY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Sep 23, 1991 | KOLIGANEK, AK | N21753 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Jul 09, 1991 | NORTON, WV | N185JV | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Sep 20, 1989 | NENANA RIVER, AK | N79SC | Serious (1) | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. |
| Aug 25, 1989 | DEER ISLE, ME | N4840C | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT IN DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE TAKEOFF ENVIRONMENT UNDER THE EXISTING ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Jul 12, 1984 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N61509 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1984 | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | N714PM | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1984 | WAITSFIELD, VT | N4643C | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 16, 1983 | LOREAUVILLE, LA | N1071F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1982 | BETHEL, AK | N3343S | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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